| Emil Heitz and the concept of heterochromatin: longitudinal chromosome differentiation was recognized fifty years ago. | |
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PMID: 377956 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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The work of Emil Heitz (1892--1965) laid one of the keystones of cytogenetics. Using a new in situ method, he established between 1928 and 1935 the longitudinal differentiation of chromosomes in euchromatin (genetically active) and heterochromatin (genetically inert). He recognized the association of satellited chromosomes with the formation of the nucleolus, co-discovered the giant salivary chromosomes of diptera, and arrived at a cytological and genetic concept of chromosome structure that has been found essentially correct to date. Yet, Emil Heitz did not gain due recognition by his contemporaries, suffered from the political disturbances of his time, and spent almost a lifetime in isolation, bolstered only by the conviction that his scientific work was significant. |
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Authors:
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E Passarge |
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Type: Bibliography; Biography; Historical Article; Journal Article |
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Title: American journal of human genetics Volume: 31 ISSN: 0002-9297 ISO Abbreviation: Am. J. Hum. Genet. Publication Date: 1979 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1979-09-01 Completed Date: 1979-09-01 Revised Date: 2010-09-02 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0370475 Medline TA: Am J Hum Genet Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 106-15 Citation Subset: IM; Q |
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Bibliography as Topic* Cytogenetics France Genetics / history Germany, West Heterochromatin* History, 20th Century |
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0/Heterochromatin |
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Personal Name Subject:
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E Heitz |
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